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Journalism Option, Liberal Arts AA

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)
Total Credit Hours60
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwayHumanities, Arts, Design, Communication
AdvisorBetty McKinnie
Division Chair, Language and Literature
850.769.1551 ext 2887
bmckinnie@gulfcoast.edu

Senior Administrative AssistantBrandon Bowling
850.872.3870
bbowling@gulfcoast.edu

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Journalism, AA

Do You Have a Passion for Writing and Sharing People's Stories?

An Associate in Arts degree in journalism will prepare you for the production and evaluation of information disseminated through mass media. The track includes study and appreciation of the evolution of the context and technologies of mass media. You will develop fundamental skills in writing for newspapers, magazines, radio and television. You will gain practical skills in desktop publishing through production of the College's literary magazine.

You may continue your formal education toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in journalism or mass communication, these degrees may allow entry into newspaper and magazine production and information related fields.

Gulf Coast State College is here to help you build a solid foundation that will prepare you to continue your studies at a four-year institution. We offer the necessary prerequisites for the state of Florida university baccalaureate programs.

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Journalism Course Requirements

English I & II
Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
Select 6 hours from a list of Math Courses
Physical Science
Biological Science
Behavioral Sciences
U.S. History I
American National Government
Public Speaking
U.S. History II
State and Local Government or Comparative Government
Electives

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with a Journalism Degree?

In this field, people find careers as:

Financial Writer
Magazine Writer
Travel Journalist
Investigative Writer
Political Reporter
Business Reporter
Feature Reporter
Entertainment Reporter

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
University of Miami
University of Central Florida
University of South Florida
The University of Tampa
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Patti Woodham

Meet Patti Woodham

"I hold undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Alabama and Auburn University. In 1988, after 20 years in the advertising and marketing business, my first job was a Gulf Coast recruiter. I wrote, directed and produced several recruitment and public relations videos and developed many publications along with sponsoring the College's newspaper, The Gull's Cry. " – Retired English Professor
Who is Eligible for the Journalism Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

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Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

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